Systems Accountant

Systems & Change Accountant Finance Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we? At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023. We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well. A look into the role Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. The Purpose of the role: This role will support the project management and delivery of new financial systems and process improvements through business transformation across the Finance function. Working as Systems & Change Accountant you will: Assist with the installation of new systems and ongoing improvements. Facilitate process changes and reorientation. Prepare and maintain end-user documentation. Develop and deliver staff training sessions. Liaise with service providers to address system issues. Create business models and conduct cost-benefit analysis. Review and evaluate completed processes. Prepare and present reports on installations and improvements to senior management. Analyse current business processes and recommend improvements. Support projects and the implementation of new processes. Represent the finance department in IT project initiations. Manage finance-related and group-wide projects actively. Lead change initiatives and communicate changes effectively. Apply agile project management principles. Assist divisional accountants as needed. Support the quarter-end and year-end accounts processes. Contribute to annual budgeting efforts. Design and implement user training programs. Serve as a liaison with user departments, system providers, financial controllers, and internal/external auditors. Skills for Success Joining us as Systems & Change Accountant the minimum criteria youll need is: Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Previous experience of finance systems implementation Demonstrable experience of identifying and delivering process improvements Accounts preparation experience Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Full UK/EU Driving Licence The Attributes youll need include: Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead change and communicate to various stakeholders at all levels Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet tight, challenging deadlines Strong attention to detail It is Desirable if you have: Experience of implementing large scale ERP projects Agile Project Management experience Working knowledge using other process improvement tools such as Robotic Process Automation, Power Automate & BI Tools. Experience of FP&A Systems Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClellandwould be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 25th August 2024 We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: acca Part qualified accountant Excel system upgrades finance systems